The Equilibrium Challenge, a New Way to Teach Engineering Mechanics in Architecture Degrees

Vocation is one of the determining factors taken into account by students when choosing their university studies. However, start studies, in first year, they will find a series basic subjects that barely motivate or stimulate them. In specific case mathematics, problem aggravated many already begin year showing rejection towards this subject. The lack motivation for mathematics also affects subject physics because “the role to be language physics”. EXPLORIA project proposed CEU Cardenal Herrera University potential solution problem. objective implementation STEAM learning (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) Degree Fundamentals Architecture at through project. This article focuses on activities carried out Architecture, corresponding part mechanical engineering order show realization different challenges, we can develop creative products, new buildings with logos and storytelling, as well connect rest subjects. For its development, must use everyday objects within reach, such forks, spoons, knives, shoes, etc., build an object structure remain “creative balance” serve inspiration buildings. These creations are evaluated architecture team who fills rubric evaluate creativity originality products. number included was 24 participants’ age ranged between 18 20 (similarly distributed). At end work, anonymous ad hoc questionnaire students’ assessment teaching methodology challenges developed physics.